Welcome to the forum @Chris Primavera.Seeing as you are brand new today, it would be good for you to search on the forum for those areas and read everything there is about those markets.Grab @Avery Carls book Short Term Rentals Long Term Wealth and read it. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/short-term-rental-l...It is chock full of info that you need.

Quote from @James Wise: The term "cross selling" is used when you sell related products.

No paper towels, no "flushable wipes", no dental floss, no hygiene products, no tee shirts (real example). 

no argument from me.. but I think they do that to legitimize the company/loan product.

It's been a little bit, but he's a solid guy who knows the markets and is local and can get you the right $ product. 

I personally think sevier county is one of the best areas in the country to invest in both now (if you pick the right product) and especially long term.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

(high five) I work from home in the Tech industry as a software Product Manager. 

If you’re serious about this endeavor put your current home on Zillow to rent with an occupancy in 90 days before you sign a PA for the next house.There are other lending products that are not as strict but the terms are different.

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